Başkent University Hospital

Fetal adrenal microvascular index and adrenal volume in late‐onset fetal growth restriction: A prospective observational study

Abstract Objective This study evaluates the fetal adrenal gland microvascular index (MVI) and adrenal volume in late‐onset fetal growth restriction (FGR) using MV‐Flow and three‐dimensional Extended Imaging Virtual Organ Computer‐Aided Analysis and assesses their associations wit...

Emotional Labour experiences of oncology nurses: The invisible Side of care

Background Oncology nurses exert significant emotional effort to manage patients’ physical treatment processes and meet their psychosocial support needs. The emotional labour behaviours exhibited by nurses can directly influence the quality of patient care and professional satisf...

Are arterial and venous procedure-related thromboses the same disease? a clinical and hematological comparative study

Arterial and venous thrombosis are traditionally regarded as pathophysiologically distinct processes, yet procedure-related thrombosis following vascular access offers a controlled setting in which an identical iatrogenic trigger (endothelial injury) precipitates thrombosis in di...

Fibrinogen-to-Albumin, Platelet-to-Albumin, and Creatinine-to-Albumin Ratios in the Assessment of Preeclampsia Severity: A Retrospective Case–Control Study

Background: Preeclampsia (PE) is a multisystem pregnancy disorder associated with endothelial dysfunction, inflammation, and coagulation abnormalities. This study evaluated the fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio (FAR), platelet-to-albumin ratio (PAR), and creatinine-to-albumin ratio (Cr...

Temporomandibular Bozuklukları Olan Hastalarda Stabilizasyon Splinti Tedavisinin Klinik Etkinliği: Retrospektif Gözlemsel Bir Çalışma

ÖZET Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, temporomandibular rahatsızlık (TMR) ilişkili semptomlar nedeniyle stabilizasyon splinti uygulanan hastaların tedavi öncesi ve sonrası klinik parametrelerini değerlendirmektir.Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu retrospektif klinik çalışmaya, Başkent Üniversitesi A...

Real-world outcomes of children with first relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia treated according to the ALL-IC REL 2016 guideline in Türkiye

Relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) remains a major challenge in pediatric oncology, particularly where access to modern immunotherapies is limited. This national multicenter study evaluated real-world outcomes of children with first relapsed ALL treated according to the...

Clinical management, antifungal susceptibility, and predictors of 28-day mortality in Candidozyma auris candidemia: a single-center cohort study

Candidozyma auris (Candida auris) candidemia is a serious healthcare-associated infection with substantial mortality and limited treatment options. We retrospectively evaluated adult patients with C. auris candidemia at a tertiary care center between June 2022 and December 2025 t...

Bilimsel Teorilerin Öngörücü Başarısı ve Bilimsel Gerçekçilik: Mucize Yok Argümanının Eleştirel Bir Değerlendirmesi

Bilimsel teorilerin güçlü öngörü başarıları, bilimsel gerçekçilik lehine önemli bir sezgi üretmektedir. Bununla birlikte kötümser tümevarım, eksik belirlenim ve yapımcı görgülcülük gibi itirazlar, başarıdan hakikate ya da yaklaşık doğruluğa geçişin otomatik olmadığını göstermekte...

Effectiveness of vestibular electrical stimulation combined with vestibular rehabilitation in chronic unilateral vestibular hypofunction: A randomized controlled trial

Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of vestibular electrical stimulation (VES) combined with vestibular rehabilitation (VR) in patients with chronic unilateral vestibular hypofunction (UVH). Patients and Methods: Forty patients aged 18-65 years, diagnosed with UVH, were ran...

The Frontal QRS-T Angle and Cardiovascular Disease: A Narrative Review of Electrophysiological Basis, Measurement, and Clinical Utility

The QRS-T angle quantifies the divergence between the vectors of ventricular depolarization and repolarization and is regarded as a surrogate for global heterogeneity of ventricular repolarization. Its frontal-plane variant, calculated as the absolute difference between the autom...

Risk Factors for Extended-Spectrum β-lactamase, Carbapenem, and Colistin Resistance Among Enterobacterales Bloodstream Infections in Intensive Care Units

Enterobacterales bloodstream infections (E-BSIs) in intensive care units (ICUs) are increasingly complicated by antimicrobial resistance. This retrospective study evaluated resistance patterns and phenotype-specific risk factors for extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) production...

Non-Invasive Skin Imaging Techniques for Diagnosing and Monitoring Mycosis Fungoides: A Comprehensive Review

Mycosis fungoides, the most common primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, presents notable diagnostic challenges. In its early stages, it may resemble inflammatory dermatoses both clinically and histologically, causing delays in diagnosis. These factors can lead to treatment delays,...

Kuş Yuvası Velayet: Ortak Ebeveynliğin Doğal Bir Görünümü

Klasik velayet anlayışına göre tipik bir boşanma sonrası velayet planı; genellikle çocuğun velayet süresinin büyük bir kısmında birincil ikametgahta bir ebeveynle birlikte kalmasını ve ardından velayet sahibi olmayan ebeveynle ziyaret programını yerine getirmek üzere ikincil bir...

Salvage Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma: Long-Term Efficacy and Safety Outcomes from a Single-Center Real-World Cohort

Background: The role of salvage autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM) is being reconsidered in the era of novel immunotherapies. We evaluated the long-term efficacy and safety of salvage ASCT in a real-world single-center coh...

Radiographic Changes in Patellar Height Following Rapid Weight Loss After Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Retrospective Observational Study

Background/Objectives: Rapid weight loss following sleeve gastrectomy substantially reduces mechanical loading across the lower extremities, yet its effects on patellar height remain unknown. This study investigated early postoperative radiographic changes in patellar height foll...

Arthroscopic Free Bone Block Transfer Technique Using Iliac Crest Autograft With Anchor‐Button Fixation for Glenohumeral Instability and Glenoid Bone Loss

Abstract Bone block transfer for the treatment of glenohumeral instability with severe glenoid bone loss or multiple recurrences has grown in popularity in recent years. In this technical note, we described an arthroscopic‐assisted free bone block transfer technique, using a spec...

Real-world clinical use of large neutral amino acids in phenylketonuria: a nationwide survey from Turkey under reimbursement constraints

Abstract Background Phenylketonuria (PKU) requires lifelong dietary management, and large neutral amino acid (LNAA) supplementation has emerged as a potential adjunct therapy, particularly for individuals with poor dietary adherence. In Turkey, access to LNAA therapy is restricte...

Turkish adaptation of the “weight-related interactions” (WRIS) scale:A validity and reliability study

Objective: Social support during the weight management process is important in terms of ensuring healthy and successful progress. There is a lack of a valid and reliable scale to determine social support during the weight management process. In order to fill this gap, the study a...

Superlarge-Bore Versus Large-Bore Aspiration Catheters in Mechanical Thrombectomy: A Multicenter Propensity-Matched Analysis

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Aspiration catheters are an integral component of mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Following early series demonstrating increasing procedural efficiency and improved outcomes with use of large-bore (LB) aspiration catheters, ther...

Early mRNA expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and ADAMTS-5 in an acute ischemia/reperfusion–induced pressure ulcer model, a pilot exploratory animal study

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) expression levels of interleukin (IL)-1α, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-17, and A Disintegrin and Metalloproteinase with Thrombospondin Motifs (ADAMTS) -5 in an acute ischemia/reperfusion (I/R)-induced pressure ulc...